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Born to Be Wild
An image of Ferdinand Recio and Nielsen Donato standing in a wheat field. The show title is displayed on the upper side of the image. The logo of GMA Network is displayed on the upper right side of the image.
Title card since 2023
GenreTravel documentary
Presented by
  • Romi Garduce (2007–09)
  • Ferdinand Recio
  • Kiko Rustia (2009–12)
  • Nielsen Donato (since 2012)
  • Mariz Umali (2012–15)
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
Production
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time35 minutes
Production companyGMA Public Affairs
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseNovember 28, 2007 (2007-11-28)[1] –
present

Born to Be Wild is a Philippine television travel documentary show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by Romi Garduce and Ferdinand Recio, it premiered on November 28, 2007, on the network's evening line up replacing Palaban. Recio and Nielsen Donato currently serve as the hosts.

Hosts

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  • Ferdinand Recio
  • Nielsen Donato (since 2012)
Former hosts

Production

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In March 2020, production was halted due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] The show resumed its programming on August 2, 2020.

Accolades

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Accolades received by Born to Be Wild
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
1st ASEAN Champions of Biodiversity Media Category Born to Be Wild Won [4]
Climate Change Commission Fr. Neri Satur Award for Environmental Heroism Awardee Won
New York Festivals Certificate (Nature & Wildlife Category) "The Born Expeditions Finale" Finalist
2008 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Educational Program Born to Be Wild Nominated [5]
Best Educational Program Host Romi Garduce Nominated
Ferdz Recio Nominated
Best New Male TV Personality Nominated
2009 1st MTRCB TV Awards Special Award for Promoting Environmental Protection Born to Be Wild Won [6]
23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Educational Program Nominated [7]
Best Educational Program Host Kiko Rustia
Ferdz Recio 		Nominated
2010 24th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Educational Program Born to Be Wild Nominated [8]
Best Educational Program Host Kiko Rustia
Ferdz Recio 		Nominated
2011 33rd Catholic Mass Media Awards Special Citation for Best Adult Educational Program Born to Be Wild Won [9]
25th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Educational Program Nominated [10]
Best Educational Program Host Kiko Rustia
Ferdz Recio 		Nominated
2012 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Educational/Children's Program Born to Be Wild Nominated [11]
Best Educational/Children's Program Host Nielsen Donato
Ferdz Recio 		Nominated
2013 ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Natural History/Wildlife Program “Water Snakes and Whale Sharks” Nominated [12]
Outstanding Natural History/Wildlife Program Host Nielsen Donato Nominated
27th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Educational Program Born to Be Wild Won [13]
Best Educational Program Host Nielsen Donato
Ferdz Recio 		Nominated [14]
7th UPLB Isko’t Iska's Broadcast Choice Awards Best Environment-Oriented Program Born to Be Wild Won [15]
2014 ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Natural History Wildlife Program Won [16]
Outstanding Natural History Wildlife Program Host Ferdz Recio Won
28th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Educational Program Born to Be Wild Won [17]
Best Educational Program Host Nielsen Donato
Ferdz Recio 		Nominated
2015 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Educational Program Born to Be Wild Nominated [18]
Best Educational Program Host Nielsen Donato
Ferdz Recio 		Nominated
2016 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Educational Program Born to Be Wild Nominated [19]
Best Educational Program Host Nielsen Donato
Ferdz Recio 		Nominated
2017 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Educational Program Born to Be Wild Nominated [20]
Best Educational Program Host Nielsen Donato
Ferdz Recio 		Nominated
2018 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Educational Program Born to Be Wild Nominated [21]
Best Educational Program Host Ferdie Recio Nominated
2019 Anak TV Seal Awards Born to Be Wild Won [22]
33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Educational Program Nominated [23]
Best Educational Program Host Ferdie Recio
Nielsen Donato 		Nominated
2021 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Educational Program Born to Be Wild Won [24]
Best Educational Program Host Ferdie Recio
Nielsen Donato 		Nominated
2023 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Educational Program Born to Be Wild Won [25]
Best Educational Program Host Ferdie Recio
Nielsen Donato 		Nominated
2024 6th Gawad Lasallianeta Most Outstanding Travel/Lifestyle Show Born to Be Wild Won [26]

References

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  1. ^ "Born to Be Wild premiers Nov 28 at GMA". GMA Network. November 8, 2007.
  2. ^ "Kiko Rustia will co-host Born to Be Wild starting March 25". PEP. March 23, 2009. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
  3. ^ Adel, Rosette (March 17, 2020). "Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs". Interaksyon. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
  4. ^ "GMANetwork.com - Corporate - Awards". GMA Network.
  5. ^ Navarro, Mell T. (October 16, 2008). "PMPC bares nominees for "22nd Star Awards for Television"". PEP. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  6. ^ "1st MTRCB TV Awards winners bared". PEP. September 8, 2009. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  7. ^ Reyes, William R. (October 26, 2009). "23rd Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  8. ^ Reyes, William R. (October 25, 2010). "24th Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  9. ^ "GMA Network bags 13 CMMA awards". The Philippine Star. October 24, 2012. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  10. ^ Llanes, Rommel R. (October 29, 2012). "25th Star Awards for TV nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  11. ^ "PMPC bares nominees for 26th Star Awards for TV". PEP. September 26, 2012. Archived from the original on July 11, 2020. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  12. ^ Calderon, Ricky (February 1, 2013). "2013 Golden Screen TV Awards nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  13. ^ "Full list of winners of the 27th Star Awards for Television". LionhearTV. November 24, 2013. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
  14. ^ "ABS-CBN dominates nominations for 27th Star Awards for Television". PEP. November 8, 2013. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  15. ^ "GMA-7 and GMA News TV win big in Gandingan 2013". GMA Network. January 30, 2013. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
  16. ^ Santiago, Erwin; Garcia, Rose (March 22, 2014). "My Husband's Lover sweeps 5th Golden Screen TV Awards; Dennis Trillo and Carla Abellana win top acting honors". PEP. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  17. ^ "28th Star Awards for Television nominees revealed". PEP. November 5, 2014. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  18. ^ "Full List: Winners, 2015 PMPC Star Awards for TV". Rappler. December 4, 2015. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  19. ^ "List: Winners, PMPC Star Awards 2016 – television". Rappler. October 10, 2016. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  20. ^ Soriano, Gia Allana. "In Photos: Kapuso winners at the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television". GMA Network. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  21. ^ Ganal, FM (October 6, 2018). "Bagani, Contessa, Asintado, Kambal, Karibal among nominees for 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television". PEP. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  22. ^ "GMA Network dominates 2019 Anak TV Awards". Daily Guardian. December 11, 2019. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  23. ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (September 22, 2019). "33rd Star Awards for Television names TV Queens; PMPC bares nominees". PEP. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  24. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (July 20, 2021). "34th Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  25. ^ Gonzales, Rommel (January 17, 2023). "35th Star Awards for TV list of nominees is out; alin kaya ang tatanghaling Best TV Station?". PEP. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
  26. ^ "GMA Network wins 26 awards at the 6th Gawad Lasallianeta". GMA Network. February 14, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
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